Charming 2-bedroom villa with pool and great view

Description from the owner

Serendipity means the knack of making wonderful discoveries by sheer chance, and that’s how you have found this lovely little gem of a house on the prettiest little jewel of all the Caribbean islands, Nevis, 40 miles west of Antigua and 50 miles south of St Bart’s.

When you arrive in Nevis you will be met at the airport or harbour by our friendly agent, who will take you up to the house, show you around, give you a 21-page leaflet we have prepared about the best beaches, restaurants, supermarkets and sports facilities, provide a starter pack of food and drink of your own choice, and be available to advise, help and solve any problems you may have throughout your stay.
‘Serendipity’ nestles amid palms and mango trees in a quiet spot 400ft up the jungly side of Mount Nevis, yet it is only a five-minute drive from the longest and best beach on the island, ten minutes from the quaint 18th Century capital village, Charlestown, and just fifteen minutes from the sleepy little airport, where scheduled airlines fly in daily from Puerto Rico, Antigua and St Maarten. There are also regular direct flights to the nearby island of St Kitts from the US, Canada and England.
The house sleeps up to four people and has two bedrooms, a bathroom, shower room, spacious living room, immaculately fitted and fully equipped modern kitchen, study, laundry room, and a wide, protected verandah beside a 30ft x 15ft swimming pool with a glorious view across the colourful garden and two miles of sparkling Caribbean Sea towards the sunset and St Kitts.
Newly built and tastefully furnished in a simple Caribbean style, ‘Serendipity’ has air conditioning in both bedrooms and the study, multi-channel cable TV sets in the living room and main bedroom, a DVD player, broadband, big ice-making fridge/freezer, large gas cooker, microwave oven, dishwasher, coffee machine, juicer and toaster.
It is in fact so idyllic and comfortable that its British owners, Juliet and Graham, a painter and an author, spend several months there every winter and have to tear themselves away every summer to return to the real world.
Owner Terms
These rates include weekly maid service, pool cleaning and garden maintenance. Weekly rental rates include all utilities except long-distance telephone calls. Tenants renting by the month will be expected to pay for electricity, telephones and cable TV.
Airport pick-up, vehicle rental and a welcome pack can be provided by arrangement.
For reviews by previous renters please go to www.graham-lord.com/Serendipity/PAGES/Home.htm. have throughout your stay.

‘Serendipity’ nestles amid palms and mango trees in a quiet spot 400ft up the jungly side of Mount Nevis, yet it is only a five-minute drive from the longest and best beach on the island, ten minutes from the quaint 18th Century capital village, Charlestown, and just fifteen minutes from the sleepy little airport, where scheduled airlines fly in daily from Puerto Rico, Antigua and St Maarten. There are also regular direct flights to the nearby island of St Kitts from the US, Canada and England.

The house sleeps up to four people and has two bedrooms, a bathroom, shower room, spacious living room, immaculately fitted and fully equipped modern kitchen, study, laundry room, and a wide, protected verandah beside a 30ft x 15ft swimming pool with a glorious view across the colourful garden and two miles of sparkling Caribbean Sea towards the sunset and St Kitts.

Newly built and tastefully furnished in a simple Caribbean style, ‘Serendipity’ has air conditioning in both bedrooms and the study, multi-channel cable TV sets in the living room and main bedroom, a DVD player, broadband, big ice-making fridge/freezer, large gas cooker, microwave oven, dishwasher, coffee machine, juicer and toaster.

It is in fact so idyllic and comfortable that its British owners, Juliet and Graham, a painter and an author, spend several months there every winter and have to tear themselves away every summer to return to the real world.

Owner Terms

These rates include weekly maid service, pool cleaning and garden maintenance. Weekly rental rates include all utilities except long-distance telephone calls. Tenants renting by the month will be expected to pay for electricity, telephones and cable TV.

Airport pick-up, vehicle rental and a welcome pack can be provided by arrangement.

For reviews by previous renters please go to www.graham-lord.com/Serendipity/PAGES/Home.htm....Read more

About the owner

Graham Lord

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Nevis is a dreamy, miniature paradise island, just six miles long by six miles wide, with a balmy climate, cool breezes, calm seas, lovely beaches, colourful forests, mountain walks, elegant old plantation houses, smart hotels and restaurants, relaxed beach bars and bistros, an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones golf course, picturesque villages, and the nicest, friendliest people you could ever hope to meet – people who wave and smile as you drive by.

In Nevis each golden day is like a time-warp back to the 1950s where people are polite and respectful and crime is rare. There are no flashy nightclubs, vulgar casinos, or rowdy tourists – just a quiet, relaxed, stylish. old-fashioned little haven that still deserves its 18th Century nickname, ‘The Queen of the Caribbees’.

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Last updated on December 11, 2014

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What Past Guests Are Saying

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Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful....

Left on 10/27/2014 for a stay in October 2014 | 25thAnnivHoneymoon

My wife and I celebrated our 25h wedding anniversary at Serendipity. I asked her for her comments so I could write this review and she said "Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful". Of course, Nevis and the view of St. Kitts from the veranda make the scenery for the sunrise and sunsets that you'll never forget, however, Serendipity adds a bonus to this with wonderful location, comfortable appointments, and did I say the view???

Third time at Serendipity is still charming

Left on 08/24/2014 for a stay in August 2014 | Dan_n_Sue

Nevis is still our favorite getaway vacation and Serendipity is always the right choice. Last time we were in the pool and hanging out on the veranda the whole week - this year we actually made it to the beach a couple of times. The villa is so well set up and views are so perfect you really don't want to leave. We didn’t even have any of the neighbors around this year, unless you count the monkeys and goats. Graham really has the grounds looking fabulous and my wife took advantage, cutting fresh flowers for the table. The place is extremely comfortable and relaxing.

We flew into the St. Kitts airport, and used Sea Moss taxi down to Reggae Beach with Captain Coby as our water taxi over to Oualie Beach on Nevis. There is a ferry from Basseterre to Charlestown, but its schedule is not the most reliable. We have used Mervin for our rental “Jeep” on Nevis each time & he is a pleasure to deal with.

After vacationing on Nevis since 2008, it’s really nice to see the place thriving. There are at least five charming grocery stores with a big new IGA and club cards for the stores at the villa. For getting out, Sunshine’s is always a favorite of ours for their Killer Bee’s and hanging out. Golden Rock is one of the most stunning places around since it’s been finished – definitely worth the trip, even for just a drink. Oualie Beach Resort had a great band on Wednesday night and we had a couple of perfect sunny days using their beach loungers and umbrellas – just by a drink, is all they ask. Double Deuce has fun ping-pong and pool tables and is the place to be Thursday for Karaoke night – hello to Nambo. Friday night is ruled by Lime with a fabulous live band and party.

Memorable Holiday

Left on 05/30/2014 for a stay in May 2014 | June W

My husband and I recently returned from our vacation in the beautiful Caribbean Island of Nevis, where we had the pleasure of staying at this lovely home. The photos on the travel site were quite accurate in reflecting the property's appearance and ammenities, however, it is still more breathtaking to personally take in all the scenery, landscape, views of the ocean and the rainforest surrounding the home. During our visit, we were in contact with the owners through the internet service, who provided us with updates on activities for the week during our stay. The owners also provided us with a full detailed summary booklet with recommendations for restaurants, grocery stores and beaches on the island, which was extremely helpful. The property is immaculate and very well maintained. We were so comfortable and pleased that we had decided on renting this property. The owners also gave us contact information for our car rental, which we prearranged prior to our arrival in Nevis. This holiday is one we will certainly remember and would look forward to considering in the future. We would definitely recommend this property to a friend or relative. Most mornings we had breakfast in the verandah . We really enjoyed trying the restaurants listed in the booklet supplied to us. Fabulous mouthwatering juicy burgers at Double Deuce, lobster sandwiches at Sunshines, Mahi Mahi at Lime Bar, fish and chips at the beach restaurant at Nisbett Plantation, fresh lobster at the Yachtsman....and so on. On our last day, we booked an ATV trip with the Funky Monkey, which was very enjoyable. My husband who had been doing all the driving had a chance to see sights without having to concentrate on driving on the opposite side of the road (in Canada we drive on the right side!). We were taken on some back roads and saw some very historical sights.

The perfect spot to relax and rejuvenate.

Left on 05/01/2014 for a stay in April 2014 | Dave

My wife and I just returned from Nevis last week and we miss it already. The island is beautiful and everything is close by. Serendipity is truly a spectacular home and we are grateful to the owners for sharing it with us. Many hours during our stay were spent on the verandah looking out to the pool deck and the ocean beyond. It was the ideal spot for morning coffee and evening cocktails. The rest of the house is very comfortable and well-appointed. The grounds are beautiful and complete with all of the local flora and fauna. We really enjoyed watching the monkeys scamper about. This is the ideal location if you want to have a relaxed and care-free vacation with absolutely no worries.

A Special Place

Left on 01/22/2014 for a stay in December 2013 | Kathy & Bill

We have traveled to many Caribbean islands, and Nevis is truly a special place, as is this lovely villa. It is perfectly located to easily get into town, to beaches, to a variety of restaurants, and to explore the island. The house has everything you want - comfortable beds and furnishings, a well-stocked kitchen, a large screened-in porch, and a lovely pool deck with a sensational view. Graham and Juliet supply an outstanding guide to the island, including many helpful tips on the beaches, grocery shopping, and restaurants. The villa's beautiful and well-cared-for gardens add to the charm, as do the wildlife, from hummingbirds to monkeys and goats.

A special place

Left on 01/18/2014 for a stay in December 2013 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

It was our first visit to lovely Nevis and we very much enjoyed our week at this tranquil Villa. The pool area with the stunning view and screened porch was a delight. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and appliances, and we were surprised by the good selection of food products at the various groceries described by the owner. A bit of an adventurous spirit is required to enjoy Fern Hill, as the current road is challenging up to the development - but it did not get in the way of our daily trips. The arrangements suggested by the owner for our arrival were excellent: water taxi from St Kitts and we were met (after dark) at Oualie beach by both the car rental representative (Strikers) and the house agent, who led us up to the house. The island is truly a gem and the people delightful - warmer than our experience on St. Martin.

Excellent Choice!

Left on 08/02/2013 for a stay in July 2013 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

My wife and I stayed in Serendipity for a week and enjoyed everyday. The view from the pool deck and veranda is amazing! Every morning we enjoyed our breakfast from the table in the veranda taking in the site of the neighboring St. Kitts. The house itself was well appointed and had everything we needed for comfort. The area is very quiet and secluded while a short drive to the beaches and town. The home and property were well maintained and clean. The owner provides a helpful summary of the beaches and some places to eat and get food. We found the recommendations spot on and only wished a couple were not closed for the slow season. We would recommend this property to friends and relatives.

Caribbean Beauty

Left on 05/16/2013 for a stay in April 2013 | Frequent Villa Renter

Serendipity is a lovely vacation villa located on the westward slopes of Nevis.. The views of the Caribbean and St. Kitts are stunning and mesmerizing. We spent much of our time in the open-air, screened in, veranda next to the beautiful swimming pool gazing towards the sea sipping coffee in the morning, wine in the evening, and just enjoying the peaceful setting offered by this property. The Owners, Juliet and Graham, couldn't have been more helpful and hospitable. They provided a detailed guide to the villa describing all its features and wonderful suggestions for restaurants, beaches, and sight seeing on the island. The villa is clean and well maintained, including the cool and refreshing swimming pool. If your are seeking a secluded vacation home with stunning views and the conveniences and comforts of home, this is it.

Derek and Magda
UK

Perfect Villa with Great Views

Left on 12/29/2012 for a stay in December 2012 | Derek and Magda

Serendipity is a wonderful home with stunning views over the sea to St Kitts and in the other direction to nearby Mount Nevis. Inside the white floors and furniture make the villa bright and cheerful, even in the occasional downpour, and the veranda is netted providing protection against mosquitoes - a perfect spot to sit and admire the views, read a book or sip a rum punch.

Outside there is a very well maintained pool and a large garden. Wild monkeys visit the garden but they are small and completely harmless, they just come to take unripe mangoes from the trees. The villa is mostly on one level, with just the study and laundry downstairs, and it has everything needed for comfortable living. It also has WiFi, so you are not cut off from the world if you don't want to be, but it is perfect place to escape to. The comprehensive information pack in the villa includes a detailed description of the islands beaches, shops and restaurants.

The Fern Hill estate is comprised of similar villas, well spaced out, each with a large garden. Most are 'behind' Serendipity, with just one villa next door sharing the same uninterrupted view. A car is essential to get to beaches, shops or anywhere, unless you simply want to take walks up the mountain. A jeep-type vehicle is recommended as getting to Fern Hill involves a 50 metre stretch of very rough road through a dry ravine. A car is also needed to get to bars and restaurants, though most days we cooked in the villa's well equipped clean kitchen and ate on the veranda watching the sea at sunset.

Gianmaria
Italy

One word only: fantastic!!!

Left on 09/10/2012 for a stay in August 2011 | Gianmaria

First time in Nevis, after visiting other islands...
Thanks Graham and Juliet
Serendipity is a true home away from home, for some aspects much better!!
The villa is located in a quiet complex on the hill, ten minutes by car from the sea.. It's incredibly quiet and confortable, airy and with a superb view of St. Kitts.
Serendipity has everything you may want: a huge lush garden, a secluded pool, a veranda with an efficient mosquito net and a complete set of kitchen amenities, together with wide air-conditioned bedrooms, wi-fi and laudry room.
Everything is as showed in the pictures: no negative surprises.
Nevis is a quiet island, no crowds, good beaches, good restaurants (even if mainly closed during the "slow" season), ideal for relaxing after one year spent working in a large town like Milan.
We'll be back, for sure... We miss the green monkeys too
Gianmaria and Daniela (Milan, Italy)

Very private villa with fantastic views

Left on 06/15/2012 for a stay in June 2012 | Dan Glimn

This is our second year at Serendipity, we really love it. It's like having your own private resort. We lounged around the pool & veranda - didn't even feel like going to the beaches. Views of the volcano out the front and St. Kitts & the Caribbean out back from the pool. We shopped at the local grocery stores and cooked at "home” most every night. Many things make this place perfect for us: the fully screened in porch means no bugs - great fans and air conditioning keeping the inside cool - fabulously secluded pool and deck - large property with gorgeous landscaping and flowers. Nevis is a simple, peaceful island to get around & enjoy - there are no crowds, no begging or pan handling - just very relaxing place. We'll be back again.

Great Location

Left on 02/19/2012 for a stay in February 2012 | John C.

Serendipity is a perfect property for 1 or 2 couples. The access road is challenging and a 4 wheel drive is highly recommended. You are rewarded along the road with sightings of wild monkeys and goats. It is the last house on the road which allows an unobstructed view of the Carribbean and St. Kitts in the distance. The only thing between your lounge chair on the deck and the view, is your private pool. Although bugs were not a problem during our stay, there is also an indoor screened in area with the same view. The house is well equipped for cooking, which we took advantage of for most evening meals. There are several markets nearby where you can get most anything you would like to eat. Most meats and fish are frozen, but of good quality. It seems that the restaurants buy up all the fresh provisions. The home is located a short drive to nice beaches and good places for lunch and dinner. The beach bars and restaurants serve good local fish, rum punches and Carrib beers and are reasonably priced. Flip flops, shorts and t-shirts are the uniform of the day. There are also some "nicer" restaurants nearby if you prefer to be a little more formal. The owners have done a nice job of providing beach and restaurant insight and preferences in their house and island guide. The local people are very warm and friendly, and eager to help you enjoy your stay. Nevis is a very sleepy little island, so be prepared to relax and get busy doing nothing, it's fun!

Honeymoon of a lifetime

Left on 01/14/2012 for a stay in December 2011 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

We had the most wonderful experience staying at Serendipity and exploring the island of Nevis for our honeymoon. We would not change a thing and have wonderful memories of our visit. The villa itself is clean, spacious and open, with a clear view out the back patio towards the Caribbean and St. Kitts. We spent most of our time outside, enjoying the private pool and admiring the lush garden vegetation. The bedrooms are roomy and are easily climate-controlled. Along with its "million dollar view,” the villa itself has all the modern amenities, is tastefully decorated, and is quite comfortable. It truly felt for us like a "home away from home.” Any questions we had were met with accommodating service by the agent, Brenda, affiliated with the property. We highly recommend Serendipity. It is great for a couple or a family with children - you won't be disappointed!

Great location with outstanding views of St kitts

Left on 11/15/2011 for a stay in October 2011 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

Outstanding location with some of the best views of Saint kitts . Well maintained with a great pool. We spent 33 days here and enjoyed every moment of our stay. The owners took care of all our needs. We highly recommend this location .

It’s got to be about the best villa on Nevis.

Left on 07/23/2011 for a stay in June 2011 | Dan Glimn

My wife and I take one major trip for the year and I always try to find something better than the last. I won't have to do that next year.
We came into St. Kitts on the Saturday us air flight from Charlotte and got through customs quick enough to catch the 4:00 ferry from Basseterre. The boat ride was quite pleasant with a couple of Carib beers they sell onboard. At the dock, we were met by both our car rental guy, Mervin and the lady from the property management company, Brenda. We have rented from Mervin the year before & he is terrific. We were really glad we rented a 4x4 as the road up to Fern Hill Estates can be quite a challenge. You bounce through the jungle but suddenly come upon a beautifully paved development.
Serendipity sits on the end of the downhill road so your views are completely unobstructed and it's very private. The other villas up the hill have to look down onto the roof. The views of the ocean and neighboring St. Kitts were fabulous. We found that everything was provided for including a 6-pack of cold Carib beer waiting in the refrigerator. Between the multitude of fans in kitchen & living room and the aC units in the bedrooms, the place was comfortably cool.
We spent most of our time that week out by the pool soaking in the view and lounging on the deck. We dined and had our evenings out on the veranda - it's a great place for reading and watching the sunset. Mosquitoes
Really loved the gas stove for cooking & only ended up eating out for lunch a couple of times. The wireless internet connection was perfect & very fast. Turned on the TV once and cycled through all of the same cable channels we get back in the U.S. Serendipity Villa was so perfect; we really didn't even want to leave to go to the beaches.
This being our third time renting, I found that we really had stumbled upon the perfect place for us; the type you almost don't want to tell anyone else about. You want to keep a treasure like this all to yourself.

Superb holiday house in stunning location

Left on 06/12/2011 for a stay in May 2011 | Anita

We were so delighted with Serendipity. We went with our young children aged 5 and 3 years. The location of the property is superb - nestled a little way up into the hill enabling it to have superb views of the sea and St Kitts from the pool side and then splendid views of Mount Nevis from the front of the house. It's a spacious property with lots of outdoor areas and we enjoyed having most of our meals on the verandah. We developed a very pleasant routine of splitting our days into three parts, spending a morning in the pool, then off to explore one of the Island's beaches and then an early dinner in a local restaurant.

Within the welcome pack many beaches are recommended and we tried the majority of them - all of them were stunning in their own way. For us, with our two young children, we found Oualie Beach to be just perfect. The water is calm and shallow and you can comfortably allow children to play in the water independently (ours also wore floating jackets). There is a wooden docking station for boats and so lots for the children to do - playing in the sea, watching the boats come and go, spotting fish (from the dock) and playing in the sand. There is also an outside shower for washing down afterwards, a bar and restaurant on the beach. It made our days very easy - a must when trying to relax on holiday with young children. This beach was also good for snorkeling and the fish came in very close to the shore so that they could be spotted without snorkeling gear.

There are many great restaurants all with welcoming hosts and all offering their own special rum punches to try (all delicious)! The local agent is willing to do a grocery shop in advance of your arrival which is most welcome if you're arriving late in the day. The facilities at the house are very good and having wi-fi available was very useful. The owner, Graham Lord, is very responsive to emails regarding any house/holiday arrangements.

picture perfect

Left on 05/23/2011 for a stay in May 2011 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

Approaching the house you are treated to the most wonderful views across to St Kitts.The house does not disappoint.All the comforts of home have been provided. As the sun goes down watch the monkeys playing in the lovely garden whilst you enjoy a drink poolside .Peace and tranquillity comes as standard.The information pack was really helpful. Nevis is really lovely and quaint, old fashioned Caribbean as it used to be.Can't wait to go back. We did not want to leave.

Perfect Vacation Rental

Left on 04/12/2011 for a stay in April 2011 | The Balches

Our stay at Serendipity was simply perfect. Graham was helpful and responsive in arranging our stay. We were met on the dock after getting off the ferry by someone who guided us to the house. The house was very clean and had everything you could need from lots of towels to a fully equipped kitchen to comfortable beds. And the view, the view is from a postcard as it looks out over the island of St. Kitts and Mt Liamuiga gently wrapped in light clouds with beautiful sunsets at the end of each day.

It was a perfect place for us to go with our two young daughters because we could take care of all their needs unlike in a hotel room (heating up bottles of milk, etc.) and it was a relaxing place where our older daughter could have fun playing in the pool and we could join her or read a book on the comfy pool lounges. We feel this was the best place we have stayed at any vacation we have taken and we highly recommend Serendipity if you are visiting St. Kitts and Nevis and looking for a place to stay during your vacation.

A Perfect Break

Left on 03/25/2011 for a stay in December 2010 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

Our stay at Serendipity in Nevis was very comfortable and restful. The house is spacious and beautifully furnished and decorated and the kitchen included everything you would expect to have. The pool area was very well placed for privacy and had spectacular views of the garden, the sea and St Kitts. We are already planning to return.

Tropical bliss

Left on 03/25/2011 for a stay in January 2011 | Adrian

What a stunning vacation! Serendipity is a splendid villa with the most amazing views. The whole process was extremely easy and the local agent looked after us very well. We even got used to the interesting dirt road that leads up through the rain forest to reach the little group of homes at Fern Hill. It's well worth it!
The house is comfortable with all amenities and the pool is extremely private. Nevis itself is quite beautiful and we found lots of good places to eat, particularly those close to the beach.
Thoroughly recommended!

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